Indian challenger Gukesh Dommaraju held World Champion Ding Liren of China in the second game of their World Championship 2

All you need to know about Round 2 of the World Chess Championship 2024 match between D. Gukesh and Ding Liren being played at the Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore.

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Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh draws against Ding Liren in World Chess Championship, with Ding Liren leading 1.5-0.5.

Liren will go into the lead in the third game on Wednesday. He had little trouble in getting a draw in Game 2. He could thus maintain his slender lead, though another 12 games remain.

Playing with black pieces, Gukesh made a comeback of sorts, having lost to Liren in the opener of the 14-game showdown.

Ding Liren appeared emotionally and physically exhausted after winning the Chess World Championship last year. He sees himself as an underdog defending the title at the upcoming tournament.

Defending champion Ding Liren of China on Monday ended a long winless run to beat teenage challenger Gukesh Dommaraju of India in the opening game of their World Chess Championship match.